Armament mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Armament mechanic gender statistics
7.1% of armament mechanics are women and 92.9% of armament mechanics are men.
- Male, 92.9%
- Female, 7.1%
Armament mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.9% |
| Female | 7.1% |
Armament mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,656
Female income
$57,394
Armament mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in armament mechanic positions over time. Currently, 7.1% of armament mechanics are female.
Armament mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2011 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 97.03% | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 95.80% | 4.20% |
| 2014 | 94.75% | 5.25% |
| 2015 | 94.72% | 5.28% |
| 2016 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2018 | 96.07% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 95.46% | 4.54% |
| 2020 | 95.76% | 4.24% |
| 2021 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
Armament mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared armament mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Armament Mechanic | 93% | 7% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Armament mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among armament mechanics is White, which makes up 59.7% of all armament mechanics. Comparatively, 23.8% of armament mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of armament mechanics are Unknown.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Armament mechanic race
| Armament mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Armament mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how armament mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Armament mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.22% | 7.53% | 4.60% | 11.72% |
| 2011 | 69.80% | 8.24% | 4.71% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 70.04% | 12.73% | 3.37% | 10.86% |
| 2013 | 71.43% | 7.32% | 4.18% | 10.10% |
| 2014 | 69.46% | 9.31% | 5.43% | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 67.50% | 8.21% | 4.64% | 16.79% |
| 2016 | 65.40% | 9.29% | 6.79% | 15.01% |
| 2017 | 70.27% | 7.72% | 4.25% | 14.29% |
| 2018 | 63.72% | 10.23% | 5.12% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 65.71% | 7.69% | 8.65% | 12.82% |
| 2020 | 64.94% | 8.78% | 7.72% | 15.80% |
| 2021 | 59.73% | 5.70% | 4.36% | 23.83% |
Armament mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white armament mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american armament mechanics have the lowest average salary at $56,455.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,988 |
| White | $62,390 |
| Black or African American | $56,455 |
| Asian | $57,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,407 |
Average armament mechanic age
See how the average age of armament mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Armament mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 27.5 | |
| White | 33 | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
Armament mechanic age breakdown
The average age of armament mechanics is 20-30 years years old, representing 42% of the armament mechanic population.
Armament mechanic age breakdown
| Armament Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 26% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 42% |
Armament mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for armament mechanics is associate degree, with 60% of armament mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- Associate, 60%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
Armament mechanics by degree level
| Armament mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 60% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
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Armament mechanic employment statistics
Armament mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the armament mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most armament mechanics prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Armament mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 44% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 22% |
Armament mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Armament mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for armament mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Armament mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Armament mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 4.74% |
| 2012 | 3.98% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 3.88% |
Average armament mechanic tenure
The average armament mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 32 armament mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Armament mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Armament mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of armament mechanics that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo Equipment Repairer | 3.37% | 17,238 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Cellular Equipment Installer | 6.00% | 30,070 |
| Electronics Computer Mechanic | 6.67% | 55,253 |
| Electric Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 1,272 |
| Armament Mechanic | 14.44% | - |
Similar armament mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo Equipment Repairer | 3.37% | 17,238 |
| Electronic Security Technician | 4.35% | 73,688 |
| Television Servicer | 4.78% | 2,068 |
| Cellular Equipment Installer | 6.00% | 30,070 |
| Electronics Computer Mechanic | 6.67% | 55,253 |
| Electric Motor Rewinder | 7.96% | 1,272 |